Indianapolis Colts Fire General Manager Chris Ballard After 2-4 Start

South Bend Elkhart, IN, October 19, 2026 —

The Indianapolis Colts have fired General Manager Chris Ballard after opening the season with a 2-4 record and suffering a recent loss, according to the information provided. No further details about the decision were included.

The available summary does not identify the opponent in the recent loss, when the game was played, or when Ballard’s departure takes effect. It also does not provide a statement from the Colts or Ballard explaining the move. The team’s plans for filling the general manager position were not provided.

The reported record and recent loss are the only circumstances specified alongside the firing. The information does not say whether the loss was the direct cause of the decision or describe any other reasons the organization considered. It also does not provide details about Ballard’s tenure, the team’s performance in prior seasons, or any changes to its football operations.

As a result, the available information establishes that Ballard has been dismissed and gives the team’s 2-4 start and a recent loss as context, but leaves the timing, rationale and next steps unclear. Further details, including who will assume the general manager’s duties, were not included in the summary.

Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.wndu.com, see more information here.

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